Tatiana Mahankal, Designer in Dallas, TX, United States
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Tatiana Mahankal

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Bio

With 3+ years in UX and a fintech sales and marketing background, Tatiana delivers data-informed intuitive user experiences in mental health, wellness, and eCommerce based on quantitative and qualitative data, balancing human-centered design with innovation and business goals. She's passionate about delightful CX, focused on sustainability, and skilled in working with cross-functional teams in high-paced Agile and Waterfall environments. Tatiana is a follower of Dieter Rams' design principles.

Portfolio

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer

2021 - PRESENT
The UX Gallery
  • Designed a social eCommerce solution to increase conversions for sustainable fashion brands and save time for eco-aware consumers by providing in-app synthetic-free browsing and user-generated content.
  • Created a visually appealing brand identity that resonates with the company's vision. Redesigned the website.
  • Designed a gamified mental wellness app for Generation Z users, a real-time multi-player positive psychology game rehabilitated through collaboration. Conducted competitor research and heuristic evaluation to identify the market gap and features.
Technologies: Figma, Research, Agile UX, App UI, UI Design, iOS UX Design, iOS UI Design, Rapid Prototyping, User Stories, User Flows, Mobile Apps, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Graphic Design, Layout, UI Audits, UX Design, Design Systems, Journey Mapping, Agile, Product Design, Logo Design, Mobile Design

UI/UX Designer

2012 - PRESENT
Sahaja Yoga
  • Acted as a UI/UX designer, designing the new website that manages in-person and online services across the USA. First stage launch increased views, improved SEO, accessibility, customer acquisition, and satisfaction, and reduced bounce rate by 30%.
  • Designed a cost-effective omnichannel UI and course registration flow that brought 1,000+ happy attendees, increased click-through rate, bookings, and web traffic by 120%, and saved development time.
  • Conducted usability testing, field studies, and user interviews to identify user needs and behavioral patterns. Gathered user feedback and applied adjustments to online offerings and user interface that increased satisfaction, engagement, and ranking.
  • Completed the digital transformation of services during the pandemic in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Technologies: Agile UX, Responsive UI, Brand Design, Branding, Rapid Prototyping, User Stories, User Flows, Mobile Apps, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Graphic Design, Layout, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UX Design, Design Systems, Journey Mapping, Agile, Product Design, Logo Design, Mobile Design

Head of International Equity & Fixed Income Sales

2007 - 2009
Eavex Capital
  • Built the international equity and fixed-income sales desk.
  • Opened 30+ European and American institutional accounts and conducted trades using SaaS and OTC deals, driving revenue.
  • Increased the company's credibility in the international fintech community significantly by utilizing my strong communication and presentation skills, as well as industry knowledge.
Technologies: Stock Market

Education

2000 - 2005

Master's Degree in International Economics and Law

Kiev National Economic University - Kiev, Ukraine

Certifications

OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT

UI/UX Design

Springboard

Skills

Tools

Sketch, Zeplin, Miro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

Platforms

Figma, iOS

Other

Interaction Design (IxD), Human-centered Design (HCD), User Experience (UX), Usability Testing, Mobile UI, UI Design, UX Design, User Stories, User Flows, User Interface (UI), Information Architecture (IA), Sketching, Wireframing, Prototyping, User Behavior, Visual Design, Data-informed Visual Design, UI Branding, Design Thinking, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Mobile Apps, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Graphic Design, Layout, UI Audits, Design Systems, Journey Mapping, Agile, Logo Design, Mobile Design, Persuasive Design, Anticipatory Design, Dashboards, Database Design, Gamification, Social Media, Messaging, eCommerce UX, eCommerce UI, Android Material Design, iOS App Design, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile UX, Design Sprints, Lean UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Finance, Stock Market, B2C Marketing, Branding, Brand Design, Brand Logos, Desktop Web Design, Responsive Design, eCommerce, Mobile eCommerce, Responsive UI, iOS UX Design, iOS UI Design, Augmented Reality (AR), Research, App UI, eCommerce Design, GPS, Maps, Principal

Experience

  • Human-centered Design (HCD) - 3 years
  • User Experience (UX) - 3 years
  • Interaction Design (IxD) - 3 years
  • User Interface (UI) - 3 years
  • Prototyping - 3 years
  • Figma - 3 years
  • Usability Testing - 3 years
  • Wireframing - 3 years
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